Sr. Utility Coordinator

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THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

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KCI Surveying and Mapping South is seeking the ideal candidate that possesses experience in Senior Utility Coordination on various size transportation and other projects. This experience will include reviewing plans of major highway construction projects including structures and multiple construction phasing and identification of impacts to existing utility infrastructure. The experience should also include execution of Utility Conflict Matrices (UCM); coordination with utilities to avoid, minimization and resolution of conflicts; and execution of utility relocation agreements in accordance with SCDOT's Utility Accommodation Manual.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtain utility contact and facility owner information

• Obtain, evaluate and provide recommendations to client regarding prior rights claims

• Prepare Utility Conflict Matrices (UCM) to determine utility impacts and costs responsibilities.

• Review utility plan or records, Work with utility owners to address utility conflicts.

• Lead and/or facilitate internal and external meetings regarding utility specific activities

• Coordinate with DOT's and local municipalities as required

• Ensure that DOT's requirements for utility certification are met.

• Experience in an engineering, surveying or Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) related field a plus.

• Assist Utility Practice Leader in developing and maintaining relationships with existing and new clients including travel as needed

• Assist Utility Practice Leader in developing/ training other utility staff

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Normal office environment with field site visits for work related tasks including field data collection, field meetings (with and without client) or other required field duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

General

• At least five (5) years of SCDOT Utility Coordination experience on various transportation projects. Other state or municipal utility coordination experience will be considered. Eight or more years' experience preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must possess strong organizational skills and be extremely detail oriented.

• Candidates must be capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment.

• Proficiency with SCDOT Highway Construction Plans reading.

• Experienced with SCDOT processes and standards, especially Utilities Accommodations Manual (UAM).

• Experience providing drafting assistance, revision, and QA/QC of Relocation Designs from Utility Owners.

• Lead report preparation or assist others.

• Field Visits to identify/assess/document existing utility facilities.

• Position requires travel within South Carolina for both field and office meetings. These are typically day trips but on occasion may be overnight.

• Valid driver's license for traveling to project locations or client meetings.

• Adhere to KCI Technologies internal safety policies, as well as all other company procedures, initiatives, policies, and directives.

• Pre-employment drug testing is required as a condition of employment.

Software

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel required

• Adobe Acrobat (Professional) and/ or Bluebeam Revu

• Proficiency to markup documents, make/ respond to comments

• Google Earth

• Working knowledge to import KMZ files and manipulate symbology. Proficiency preferred.

• Working knowledge to create pdfs and images from platform.

• Microstation (CADD)

• Proficiency (four or more years) working on SCDOT projects.

• Proficiency with reference files, levels, level manager and SCDOT workspaces.

• Working knowledge of SCDOT SUE CADD Standards & Workspace. Proficiency preferred.

PREFERRED

General

• Business Development/client management ability.

• SC811 design ticket creation experience and knowledge of SC811 utility One-Call laws, processes and policies.

• Experience working on or managing multiple complex projects with utilities. Design-Build experience a plus.

• Experience working with SCDOT Utility Agreements and encroachment permits; and preparing SCDOT utility reports, special provisions and relocation schedules.

• Experience with In-Contract (Act 36) coordination and processes on SCDOT and/or municipal owner projects.

• Involvement in industry organizations such as ACEC, UCC, ASCE and/or APWA is a plus.

Software

• Microstation (CADD)

• Ability to create and edit Utility Sheets (U-Sheets)

Education and/or Skills Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

Experience with Microsoft Suite; Photoshop and Google Earth

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

Valid Driver's License

• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.